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Tactical revolution unseats Brazil
Tuesday 13 September 2011More evenly contested than some of its predecessors, the sixth FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup proved an engrossing event, ending with the tactically astute Russians deposing mighty Brazil.
Russia’s well-oiled machine
Sunday 11 September 2011Newly crowned beach kings Russia showed in the final that their success is built around excellent link-up play and all-round players capable of defending, attacking and scoring with equal aplomb.
Leonov, Russia’s golden captain
Sunday 11 September 2011Renowned for their teamwork, new world champions Russia were also indebted to the individual brilliance of captain Ilya Leonov, the winner of the adidas Golden Ball.
Personal triumph for Russian pair
Sunday 11 September 2011Russia swept to glory at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011, and picked up two prestigious individual honours too. FIFA.com reviews the end-of-tournament accolades.
Russia dethrone Brazil as beach kings
Sunday 11 September 2011There was no stopping Russia as they blazed a perfect trail into the Final, where they pummelled former champions Brazil 12-8 to be crowned world champions at Ravenna/Italy 2011.
Portugal secure another third place
Sunday 11 September 2011In a much more even contest than their group stage encounter, Portugal overcame El Salvador 3-2 to ensure another FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup third-placed finish.
Makarov: We want to win
Saturday 10 September 2011Sidney, Brazil's unsung hero
Saturday 10 September 2011Holders braced for Russian threat
Saturday 10 September 2011Battle for consolation and pride
Saturday 10 September 2011Brazil beat Portugal to book fifth Final
Saturday 10 September 2011Russia reach first-ever Final
Saturday 10 September 2011Meet the Ravenna showstoppers
Saturday 10 September 2011Cool-headed Andre's calm approach
Friday 9 September 2011Torres thriving under pressure
Friday 9 September 2011Inspirational Leonov's trophy target
Friday 9 September 2011Old adversaries lock horns again
Friday 9 September 2011El Salvador eye another upset
Friday 9 September 2011Salvadorans find winning rhythm
Friday 9 September 2011Italian sorrow on the sand
Friday 9 September 2011El Salvador shock Italy as favourites toil
Thursday 8 September 2011Brazil outlast brave Nigerians
Thursday 8 September 2011Velasquez stars as Italy crash out
Thursday 8 September 2011Madjer and co labour to semis
Thursday 8 September 2011Russia down Mexico to reach semis
Thursday 8 September 2011Practice makes perfect for Mao
Wednesday 7 September 2011Marinho, Portugal's rock at the back
Wednesday 7 September 2011Four hands safer than two for Mexico
Wednesday 7 September 2011Stunning shots from the sand
Wednesday 7 September 2011Corosiniti keeping his eye on goal
Wednesday 7 September 2011Last eight on the beach
Wednesday 7 September 2011And then there were eight…
Tuesday 6 September 2011Nigeria through as Tahiti tumble
Tuesday 6 September 2011Sluggish Brazil edge Japan
Tuesday 6 September 2011Shishin leads Russian rout
Tuesday 6 September 2011Mexico sneak through, eliminate Ukraine
Tuesday 6 September 2011Schirinzi: We're hugely disappointed
Tuesday 6 September 2011Steep learning curve for ambitious Oman
Tuesday 6 September 2011Salvadorans make mark as hosts rejoice
Monday 5 September 2011El Salvador clinch historic last-eight berth
Monday 5 September 2011Italy stay perfect to send Swiss home
Monday 5 September 2011Madjer’s beach boys stroll
Monday 5 September 2011Senegal sink Iran to qualify
Monday 5 September 2011Ramos: I'll be defending Japan
Monday 5 September 2011Nigeria's high-flier hungry for more
Monday 5 September 2011All or nothing for final-day quartet
Monday 5 September 2011Brazil, Russia show their strength
Sunday 4 September 2011Russia sweep five past Tahiti
Sunday 4 September 2011Brazil through with win over Mexico
Sunday 4 September 2011Nigeria edge out Venezuela
Sunday 4 September 2011
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